The latest Descartes Datamyne™ U.S. import data indicates yet another reordering of traditional trade patterns as businesses stockpiled, and trading partners raced to get exports to market ahead of rising tariffs, quotas, and export...
WSJ – Number of the Day
Container imports into the U.S. from China in May, measured in 20-foot equivalent units, down 20.8% from April and down 28.5% from a year earlier. Read more
Lloyd’s List – NRF Peak-season Forecast Remains Subdued
US imports fell 10% in May versus April, with US imports from China slumping 21% — the sharpest monthly fall since the initial Covid lockdowns in March 2020 Read more
Supply Chain Xchange – Container Imports Dropped in May Following Months of Growth
This year container import volumes dropped in May after several months of growth, falling 9.7% from April and 7.2% year-over-year.Read more
Tungsten Emerges as a Key Battleground in Global Critical Mineral Trade
The race is on to secure essential resources, driving fierce global competition in critical mineral trade. Descartes Datamyne reveals how the competition for tungsten, the element with the highest melting point and tensile strength, is reshaping worldwide critical...
U.S. Port Data: Key Trends from the 2025 Top 30 U.S. Port Report
U.S. port data is more vital than ever as logistics leaders navigate shifting trade routes, labor disputes, and macroeconomic challenges. Descartes Datamyne’s 2024 Top 30 U.S. Port Report offers detailed insight into containerized import trends across the nation’s...
Lloyd’s List – Tariff fallout not here yet—but it’s coming
Bookings data and carrier reports show U.S. imports falling due to Trump’s tariffs, while markets avoid the looming economic hit.Read more
World Cargo News – Ports brace for volume decline in May, ending 18-month growth streak
May imports are forecast at 1.81 million TEU, down 12.9% year-on-year due to tariff impacts, marking the first decline after over 18 straight months of growth.Read more
WSJ – Importers Cancel China Orders; Choppy Outlook for Freight Market
Holiday decorations, toys, and womenswear are stuck in China as importers and suppliers await clarity on steep U.S. tariffs.Read more
Descartes Datamyne Named a G2 Top 50 Supply Chain Software & Grid Leader
We’re excited to announce that Descartes Datamyne has been named a Top 50 Best Supply Chain & Logistics Software solution and a Grid Leader by G2, the leading platform for verified software reviews. These honors are based entirely on feedback from our...



